Top Weekend Picks

October 25, 2019

Wild Women, Pumpkins, Music, Art, Charity, Pumpkins, Costumes, Jewelry, Runs, Parades, Pumpkins, and Patsy Cline Nostalgia. Enjoy the last weekend of October 2019!

Oct. 25-26, Chanhassen
Wild Angels – The Women of Rock, Pop & Country
Wild Angels will perform songs by Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Adele, The Dixie Chicks, Miranda Lambert, Heart, Shania Twain, Pat Benatar, Bonnie Raitt, Carrie Underwood and many other popular female artists. This show includes many of the players from the “Rumours and Dreams – The Music of Fleetwood Mac” tribute band. Chanhassen Fireside Theatre. 952-934-1525

Oct. 25-27, St. Paul
Artability Art Show and Sale
The 25th Annual Artability Art Show and Sale is a public celebration of the creativity and contributions of people living with mental illnesses to our community. Artists sell their work at the show and receive 80% of the profits, with the remaining 20% going back to support the Artability program. Writers also contribute their creative work to an anthology available for sale at the show. The Show Gallery in St. Paul’s Lowertown. 651-774-0011

Oct. 26, Minneapolis
Uptown Halloween 2019
Attend the best Halloween Party in Uptown with an amazing dance party and costume contest for ages 21 and up! Urban Eatery at the Calhoun Beach Club. 612-466-0483

Oct. 26, Wayzata
Wayzata’s Boo Blast & Boo Bash Dash
Celebrate Halloween in Wayzata and trick-or-treat at retail shops all around town during Wayzata’s Boo Blast. Families can enjoy in-store activities, spooky specials and goodies for the little ones. During the Boo Bash Dash, choose from a certified 10K, a 5K or competitive Lake Street Mile Fun Run. Don’t forget to wear your costume! Downtown Wayzata. 952-473-9595

Oct. 26, Stillwater
Halloween Masquerade Ball 2019
Scary fun awaits you at the Zephyr Theatre Halloween Masquerade Ball. This annual theatre fundraiser features a full night of music, entertainment, Haunted History Trolley Tours, great food and cocktails, costume contests and other surprises! The Zephyr Theatre. 651-342-1542

Oct. 26-27, Hopkins
Twin Cities Bead Bazaar
The Twin Cities Bead Bazaar, a semi-annual gathering of artists, crafters, jewelry designers and stone lovers, features dozens of local and nationally-known vendors offering semi-precious gemstones, beads, kits and patterns, and finished jewelry. Show highlights include an appearance by social media influencer and jewelry designer Candie Cooper, author of multiple books on jewelry-related crafts. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in numerous Make & Take projects and classes. There is something for all levels of ability! Eisenhower Community Center. 612-298-7371

Oct. 27, St. Paul
The Great Pumpkin Halloween Festival
The Great Pumpkin festival delivers all things Halloween with live entertainment, music, art projects, a costume parade, treats and more! Landmark Center. 651-292-3225

Oct. 27 – Nov. 3, Chanhassen
Joyann Parker presents The Music of Patsy Cline
This powerful 90-minute stage performance features Joyann Parker and her seasoned band showcasing the most popular and best-loved of Patsy’s songs. Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Joyann beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy’s life and career in and out of the music you know and love. Hear Patsy’s iconic songs like “Crazy,” “Walking After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Faded Love,” “Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray,” “She’s Got You” and many more! Chanhassen Fireside Theatre. 952-934-1525

Event highlights around the state this week include:

Oct. 26, Owatonna
Trick or Treat Trail

Oct. 26, Wayzata
Wayzata’s Boo Blast & Boo Bash Dash

Oct. 26, Glenwood
Powderfinger: A Tribute to Music of Neil Young

Oct. 26, Walker
That 70s Gala

Oct. 26, Grand Rapids
Grand Women’s Day

Event Info provided by Explore MN.